The New England Patriots under head coach Bill Belichick have never been afraid of investing considerable resources in their special teams units, and Matthew Slater is the perfect example for that approach.
Despite being listed as a wide receiver, Slater has only caught one pass over the course of his career. Nevertheless, he has built an impressive résumé since arriving in New England as a fifth-round draft pick in 2008. The now-34-year-old has helped the Patriots win three Super Bowls, is a nine-time captain and five-time first-team All-Pro, and was named to the organization’s Team of the 2010s just earlier this year.